FEED MY PEEPS SERVES THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS IN ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI:
- Butterfly Haven – A network for foster families in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area
- The Bridge Soup Kitchen – Serving the homeless in Downtown, St. Louis
- Campaign 4 Christ – Serving the homeless in Downtown, St. Louis
- Mount Grace Convent – Serving the Pink Sisters in North City supporting their neighbors
- Carondelet Retirement Community – A special needs group home in South City
- Missionaries of Charity – A soup kitchen in North City serving those in need
- Haven Street at The Connection – A community serving families in South City
- Epworth Youth Center – Serving at risk teens from 12 years to 21 years in Normandy
- Higher Heights Ministry – Serving families with limited resources in North City
- Second Blessing Pantry – Serving families with limited resources in Franklin County
FEED MY PEEPS SERVES THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATION IN NORTHERN, VIRGINIA:
*Iglesia Pentecostal El Taller Del Maestro with Pastora Yenisel Lambert
*The Church of the Father’s Heart with Pastor Angel Serrano
*Manassas Hunger & Homeless Outreach with Richard Godigkeit
TESTIMONIALS
From Maria Larsen at Butterfly Haven:
“Feed My Peeps” has played an instrumental part of providing food, clothing, toys, medical supplies, volunteering their time and other various resources to make a difference for our foster children and foster families.”
God gave me FEED MY PEEPS on a mountain in Kenya Africa 2011. We had no idea that this special boy named James Koech would change our lives forever. God wanted Koech more. He passed away after returning to his family in Africa. We serve now in three states because Koech showed me hungry kids and little ones with no clothes in the remote areas of Kenya. God has no boundaries. We serve because of Koech and Matthew 25:35. Please read more about our testimony with Koech by clicking on “WHO WE ARE.”
FEED MY PEEPS takes an outreach team of volunteers into the streets of Washington, DC monthly. We share food, clothes, blankets, shoes and toiletries to the displaced community of DC. This is a wonderful serving opportunity to share kindness and compassion to those less fortunate. Please call Jaxs at 314-452-8578 to find out our next outreach date. We would love your help. We love so radically they wonder why.
Here’s our wish list:
I met a special person at a homeless camp in Northern Virginia not long ago that had made some poor decisions. This person worked really hard to stay focused and finally landed gainful employment. We have a great team that has offered this dear person a hand up and not a hand out. I moved this wonderful friend from a tent and a tarp to a secure roof with a real bathroom today. This friend loves the Lord and has a fresh start. Homelessness has no zip code. Homelessness doesn’t mean hopelessness. I’m so grateful to be part of the journey to plant seeds and watch God harvest exceedingly and abundantly. Keep on Serving, Jaxs
Please join us for “Serving Sunday” as we share in outreach with our homeless friends in Manassas, Virginia. We set up weekly on Sunday’s at 12:30pm followed at 1pm with a meal and fellowship. We’re a collective group of volunteers loving on peeps right next to their camp sites.
We’re always collecting the following: backpacks, small toiletries, tents, insect repellent, flashlights, batteries, prepackaged snacks, Gatorade, bottle water, large trash bags disposable plates and utensils.
We’re collecting the following clothing items {men and women) for the warm summer months: flip flops, tennis shoes, underwear, tee shirts, jeans, and shorts.
This is a great way for groups to get involved by hosting collection drives for FEED MY PEEPS. We offer a hand up and not a hand out. We know sometimes it’s important to just be present and listen.
Hot off the Press – Jacki’s new book, One Peep At A Time. Readers will discover an inspirational testimony of how one person can impact the life of another – which ripples out to others. FEED MY PEEPS began in Kenya, Africa with a teenage boy named Koech. He impacted the author’s life, which stirred her heart to serve those in need. Koech passed away at a young age but the difference he made in this world is immeasurable through a little charitable organization called FEED MY PEEPS. One bag of beans, one bag of rice or even one pan of pasta can serve a village or community just “One Peep at a Time.”
“I pray this story will inspire others to step out of their comfort zone to serve those less fortunate,” states the author. “One act of kindness can create a ripple effect which can impact a community. Compassion is contagious and does not have a price tag.”
Jacki Lynne Dirksmeyer is the director of FEED MY PEEPS, which originated in St. Louis, Missouri. She has a seasoned background in hospitality, culinary and ministry. Jacki was awarded the Local Food Hero Award from Gardens to Tables at St. Louis University in 2013. FEED MY PEEPS has also expanded to the Northern Virginia and Washington, DC areas. Jacki has sown culinary seeds and the harvest is abundant as the network of chefs and market places generously support the movement of FEED MY PEEPS.
The book is available online through Xulon Press, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble. Retailers may order One Peep At A Time through Ingram Book Company or Spring Arbor Book Distributors.
Can you host a jean drive for us? Jeans are gold!!
We serve every Saturday on the corner of 14th and Olive (across from the library) Downtown from 8:00am – 10am.
Please call Jacki (314) 452-8578 if you wish to volunteer for outreach with us. Serving is Contagious!
FEED MY PEEPS was blessed to share with Pastor Rebekka Smith at Higher Heights Ministry in North City on February 7th. We hosted a day of love sharing toys, books, shoes, clothes, household treasures and great eats to a neglected community near Fairground Park. It’s simply good in our hood!
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Letter of testimony from Amy Primm, Job and Leadership Training Operations Manager at Mission: St. Louis:
“FEED MY PEEPS has been a wonderful partner with Mission: St. Louis to provide meals for our Job and Leadership Training program. By using tablecloths, china and table decorations, they transform a classroom into a fancy dining room and make our students and volunteers feel like special guests of honor. We are thankful that they are able to connect with community resources to provide quality meals for our program. FEED MY PEEPS makes our students feel appreciated and well cared for by serving them a delicious meal!”
We gather every Thursday night for Message and a Meal with our friends at Souldier’s Inc Ministry. There are no four wall or formal stage. We serve those less fortunate because they matter on the corner of 10th and Cass (Downtown). We share the LOVE of Christ through a Message by Preacher Paul Gonnella, a hearty meal and offer clothing to those in need. Yes, this is Church.
Butterfly Haven Ministry is dedicated to encouraging and supporting St. Louis, Missouri area foster families and those who just need a little help and encouragement to make it day to day.
Teaching God’s love in action.
Ministering to traditional, medical, behavioral, career, emergency, crisis and respite foster care placements.
MISSION: Grow – Bloom – Soar
CURRENT NEEDS: 
- Boys sz 2T, 4T & 5
- Diaper wipes
- Laundry soap (gentle and free of scent)
- Changing table pad
- New boys and girls socks (all sizes)
- New boys and girls underwear (all sizes)
Maria is my hero as she loves unconditionally on children that have been neglected. She opens her home and arms to a child and also sibling groups to make a difference. I believe it’s her calling to rock and love on kids in need. I know that it’s my calling to provide fresh and nutritious food to her home. We’re honored to serve the network of foster families with Butterfly Haven. Blessings and Hugs from Miss Jacki